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Maxcatch Skagit Shooting Head Fly Line, 20ft, 350gr
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Shorter, aggressive skagit head designed for powerful casts and large flies in spey fishing.
This 20-foot, 350-grain Skagit shooting head is made for two-handed casting of large flies and sinking tips over long distances. It comes in a teal and orange color with welded front and back loops that make changing rigs easier, especially in cold water. A PVC coating with added softener helps the line slide through the guides, and a braided core supports line mending. It suits anglers who fish moving water with a Spey or switch rod and want a head matched to a set line weight.
Best for
- Spey casting for distance and power
- Casting large flies or sinking tips
- Fishing with minimal space behind the caster
Skip if
- You fish standard single-handed fly rods
- You need a traditional weight-forward fly line
Strengths
- Aggressive taper loads rod faster with less backcast room
- Slick PVC coating shoots line further through rod guides
- Dual-tone color aids timing rod load and distance control
Trade-offs
- Specialized for spey casting; not suitable for single-hand rods
- Shorter length requires precise casting technique
- Low-stretch core demands more finesse in hookset and line control
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Advanced
Specifications
| Type | skagit shooting head fly line |
|---|---|
| Length | 20 ft (also 17-25 ft range) |
| Weight | 350gr (also 200-650gr options) |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Honey/Brown | A low-visibility tint for clear to stained water. |
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| Teal/OrangeThis one | Easy to watch when you read bites from the line, most of all in low light. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Maxcatch Skagit Shooting Head Fly Line, 29 ft, 625gr, Honey/Brown | Color:Honey/Brown | Suits:— |
| Maxcatch Skagit Shooting Head Fly Line, 20 ft, 300gr, Teal/Orange | Color:Teal/Orange | Suits:— |
| Maxcatch Skagit Shooting Head Fly Line, 20ft, 350gr | Color:Teal/Orange | Suits:— |
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